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Williams, C.G., ? As 2nd lieutenant infantry, standing full-length portrait holding sword

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1122 Author/Creator: Williams, C.G., ? Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Subject's forage cap and greatcoat lie on a railing beside him. Graphite inscription on verso "05." Ink inscription on verso "Lieut. CG Williams Buffalo N.Y." "Winnie." Photographers imprint on verso: "I.G. Steiger's Photograph Gallery, 340 Chapel St. New Haven, Conn."

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